armiger

ar·mi·ger

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-mi-jer]
- /ˈɑr mɪ dʒər/
- /ˈɑː.mə.ɡə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-mi-jer]
- /ˈɑr mɪ dʒər/

Definitions of armiger word

noun armiger a person entitled to bear heraldic arms, such as a sovereign or nobleman 3
noun armiger a squire carrying the armour of a medieval knight 3
noun armiger an armorbearer for a knight; squire 3
noun armiger a person entitled to display armorial bearings 3
noun armiger a person entitled to armorial bearings. 1
noun armiger an armorbearer to a knight; a squire. 1

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Origin of armiger

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

1755-65; < Medieval Latin: squire, Latin: armorbearer (noun), armorbearing (adj.), equivalent to armi- (combining form of arma arm2) + -ger bearing, base of gerere to carry, wear

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Parts of speech for Armiger

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armiger popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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